HoR bye-election: Chikun APC stakeholders demand power shift to Kajuru

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have called for a power shift to Kajuru LGA in the forthcoming Chikun and Kajuru Federal Constituency bye-election.

At a press briefing held in Kaduna on Saturday, the stakeholders, led by Hon. Markus  Yari, said they threw their weight behind Fidelix Bagudu to emerge as the party’s Candidate.

He said it was only fair and politically expedient for Kajuru to produce the next House of Representatives member, following the demise of Hon. Abubakar  Ekene who hailed from Chikun.

They argued that allowing Kajuru LGA to produce the APC flag bearer would not only deepen inclusiveness and equity in the constituency but also strengthen the party’s prospects ahead of the crucial August 16 bye-election.

Yari said, “We are passionately appealing to our great party to zone the ticket to Kajuru.

“This will cement the bond of brotherhood and guarantee wider electoral support across both local governments.”

The stakeholders unanimously endorsed  Bagudu as their preferred candidate, describing him as a grassroots politician with the capacity to consolidate the gains of the party and deliver robust representation at the National Assembly.

The also group applauded President Bola Tinubu for his recent state visit, particularly for inaugurating the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital in Millennium City, Kujama, Chikun LGA.

They also lauded his approval of landmark projects like the Kaduna Light Rail and Birnin Gwari Road reconstruction.

They also reaffirmed their total support for the re-election bids of  Tinubu and Gov. Uba Sani, stressing that the duo’s people-oriented programmes have continued to resonate positively with the masses.

The briefing, which was attended by several prominent party figures in Chikun, ended with a strong plea to the APC leadership to heed their demand.

They insisted that the decision would foster unity and enhance the party’s electoral fortunes in the constituency.